Nay Pyi Taw, Nov 12 (IANS) Expressing his support for the ASEAN members, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Wednesday urged them to back a post-2015 development agenda in the light of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). “(The year) 2015 will be a crucial year for the international community to usher in a new era of […]
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The Human Resource Development (HRD) ministry Tuesday launched Know Your College (KYC), a portal that helps students make informed choices regarding colleges across the nation. KYC (http://www.knowyourcollege-gov.in/) has been developed for helping a prospective student make a value judgement with regard to the selection of an appropriate college for pursuing […]
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) A sedentary lifestyle, bad food habits and obesity are some of the leading causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) among Indian teenagers, with an estimated 10-30 percent adolescent girls being affected by it, health experts say. “There is a strong association of obesity and PCOS, especially when it happens around […]
New York, Nov 9 (IANS) Early schooling hours could deprive teenagers of adequate sleep and hamper their academic performance, a study suggests. Although children require about nine hours of sleep throughout adolescence, older kids are naturally inclined to stay up later than younger ones, the study confirmed. “This is one of the few studies that has […]
Chennai, Nov 9 (IANS) Actor Ajith Kumar, who is busy shooting for Tamil action-thriller “Yennai Arindhaal”, recently took out time to attend an event at his daughter Anushoka’s school as a doting father, but not as a celebrity. “For the last few days, Ajith sir has been shooting at night. Hence, he had the time to […]
Chennai, Nov 9 (IANS) Actor Karthi-starrer Tamil thriller “Kashmora” will go on floors in the February next year. Southern actress Nayantara has been chosen as the female lead. “We start shooting from February 2015. The pre-production work has already started and we are also on the lookout to finalise the rest of the cast,” the film’s […]
Chennai, Nov 9 (IANS) Actor Allari Naresh, who is currently busy shooting for Telugu comedy “Bandipotu”, says he has plans to don the director’s hat soon. In fact, he’s currently working on a script for his directorial. “By 2017, I hope to direct my first film. The script work for the same is currently going on. […]
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IANS) The best of global fashion and design innovations in art such as paper craft from India, crystal purses crafted in Italy and much more will see the mercury soaring for fashionistas at the 14th edition of Stylefile exhibition here. Hosting creations by leading designers as well as fresh talents from Bangkok, Pakistan, […]
Malom (Manipur), Nov 2 (IANS) “Iron Lady” Sharmila Chanu completes Sunday 13 years of hunger strike that she began after the massacre of 10 people by Assam Rifles at a bus stand here. Over the years, the “Malom Massacre” memorial at the bus stand in Malom, around six kilometers from Manipur capital Imphal, bears a deserted […]
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Celebrity hairstylist Hakim Aalim, who boasts of Bollywood clients like Arjun Rampal, Sunil Shetty and Shahid Kapoor, is now set to give a free haircut to all those who want the commando look from Brad Pitt-starrer “Fury”. Aalim has tied up with PVR pictures for their next film “Fury” where he […]